Pietermaritzburg Weather in August
What's the weather like in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal) in August 2024?
The climate in Pietermaritzburg during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the winter in Pietermaritzburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
| Average temperature | 14.4°C 57.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 33 mm 1.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 21.6°C 70.8°F |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Pietermaritzburg with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Pietermaritzburg
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pietermaritzburg in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Pietermaritzburg weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26.7°C 80.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 138mm 5.4ins |
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